Recreation Assistant

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

The Recreation Assistant is responsible for the direct supervision of the clients in their assigned area, and for enforcing applicable rules and providing assistance as needed.

• Two years of college and one year of related experience or high school diploma and two years of related experience.

Candidates with related experience with domestic violence preferred.

• Assist with the implementation of scheduled recreational activities and motivate client participation in the recreation program.
• Monitor the recreational activities to ensure compliance with established regulations.
• Present appropriate role model for client behavior and comply with relevant policies and procedures of Volunteers of America.
• De-escalate conflicts among the client population through non-violent intervention.
• Instruct and demonstrate to groups and individuals the basic rules and finer points of various sports.
• Issue, collect and account for recreation equipment.
• Identify and refer those consumers who require medical, social services, and/or other program services to appropriate personnel.

• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.